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Heintzleman Ridge
Heintzleman Ridge, south aspect
Highest point
Elevation3,940 ft (1,200 m)
Prominence690 ft (210 m)
Parent peakBullard Mountain
Isolation2.76 mi (4.44 km)
Coordinates58°23′56″N 134°27′47″W / 58.39889°N 134.46306°W / 58.39889; -134.46306
Geography
Heintzleman Ridge is located in AlaskaHeintzleman RidgeHeintzleman RidgeLocation in Alaska
Interactive map of Heintzleman Ridge
LocationTongass National Forest
Juneau Borough
Alaska, United States
Parent rangeCoast Mountains
Boundary Ranges
Juneau Icefield
Topo mapUSGS Juneau B-2
Climbing
Easiest routeHiking 3 mile trail

Heintzleman Ridge is a 3,940-foot (1,201 m) elevation mountain ridge located in the Boundary Ranges, in the U.S. state of Alaska. This seven-miles-long ridge, which trends southwest to northeast from Gastineau Channel to Nugget Mountain, is situated 8 mi (13 km) north of Juneau, on land managed by Tongass National Forest. Juneau International Airport lies below the southwest tip of this ridge. Although modest in elevation, relief is significant since the ridge rises from sea-level in less than two miles, and it's set between Lemon Creek and Mendenhall Valley. Its nearest higher neighbor is Bullard Mountain, 2.75 mi (4 km) to the north. Heintzleman Ridge is named for B. Frank Heintzleman (1888–1965), an American forester who was appointed Governor of Alaska Territory, from 1953 through 1957. In a way, he chose his own memorial, once casually remarking that, if anything were ever named for him, he hoped it would be "that ridge" which he admired for its beauty and splendor. This geographic feature's name was officially adopted in 1966 by the United States Board on Geographic Names.

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Heintzleman Ridge is located in a subarctic climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers. Weather systems coming off the Gulf of Alaska are forced upwards by the Coast Mountains (orographic lift), causing heavy precipitation in the form of rainfall and snowfall. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. This climate supports the Juneau Icefield to the mountain's northeast. The month of July offers the most favorable weather for viewing and hiking this ridge.

Gallery

  • Heintzleman Ridge and Nugget Falls Heintzleman Ridge and Nugget Falls

See also

References

  1. ^ "Heintzleman Ridge - 3,940' Alaska". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved 2020-03-26.
  2. ^ "Heintzleman Ridge". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2020-03-27.
  3. "Peak 3940, Alaska". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2020-03-27.
  4. Dictionary of Alaska Place Names, Donald J. Orth author, United States Government Printing Office (1967), page 414
  5. Peel, M. C.; Finlayson, B. L.; McMahon, T. A. (2007). "Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification". Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. 11. ISSN 1027-5606.

External links

Places adjacent to Heintzleman Ridge
Bullard Mountain Nugget Towers Juneau Icefield
Mendenhall Lake Nugget Mountain
Mendenhall Valley Heintzleman Ridge Split Thumb
Juneau International Airport Lemon Creek Glacier
Gastineau Channel Lemon Creek
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